Dexter Area Historical Society

Museum3443 Inverness Street Dexter, MI 48130The Museum is closed for the winter. Check back in May. ​To contact us send an email to DexMuseum@aol.com​​

Gordon Hall8311 Island Lake RoadDexter, MI 48130​​Gordon Hall is open during special events and by appointment only.

From our president:We would like to thank you, the community, for your tremendous support for our many fundraisers for our museum and for Gordon Hall. The museum has restored the wood flooring in the meeting room and will be reorganizing the exhibits throughout the museum. Gordon Hall has started construction on three new restrooms. We are fortunate that with your help and support we have been able to cover all these costs from our fundraisers and donations.

As you probably know, all of our projects have been put on hold. In addition, our summer fundraisers have been cancelled. We are saddened to have had to cancel both our annual Raffle and Gordon Hall Days but it was necessary for the safety of the community. They will both be renewed next year. (Gordon Hal Days is scheduled to be held June 25 and 26th 2021)

Again, thank you so much for your tremendous support. If you would like to contribute in any way, please let us know. We would love to have you join our team as we work to preserve and maintain the history in Dexter.

Thanks,Bev HillPresident of the Dexter Area Historical Society

​We are saddened by the loss of our longtime friend and past board member Sybil Van Houten. Her family has requested that expressions of sympathy may be made to the support of Gordon Hall. Contributions can be made here or you can send a check to:Dexter Area Historical Society3443 InvernessDexter, Michigan 48130

Sybil Van Houten Memorial Contribution

We appreciate all the help and support from the community. If you would like to donate to help renovate Gordon Hall you can use our Pay Pal button or send a check marked “Gordon Hall Rehabilitation” toDexter Area Historical Society 3443 InvernessDexter, Michigan 48130If you have questions, please call Caryl Burke at 734 476-5232

We have signed the contract with A. R. Brouwer and renovation work has begun!We are adding three bathrooms to the ground floor, creating a room on the second level and replacing the back porch with a replica of the original.

Construction Update

As per Governor Whitmer's executive order, construction will resume at Gordon Hall on May 7. The workers will be wearing masks and gloves and will practice social distancing.

We are excited to be moving forward but we must insist that you do not visit Gordon Hall at this time. We will keep you updated with photos as the work progresses.

Thanks and stay safe everyone, Dexter Area Historical Society​

​Upcoming Events:

SAVE the DATES!

Due to the coronavirus pandemic the following events have been canceled. If you have questions you can call (734) 426- 4767. Stay safe!

Suffragist Hat Decorating May 16:Because the Memorial Day Parade has been canceled, the suffragist hat making has also been canceled. If you have pre-registered you will be contacted and your fees will be returned.

Dexter's Memorial Day Parade:This event has been canceled by the sponsoring organization.Help celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Woman’s Suffrage which granted women the right to vote! We hope to have at least 100 women, men, and children walk together in the Memorial Day parade next year to show awareness of this historical event. We even have t-shirts made to show unity. If you would like to purchase a t-shirt (only $10) or if you need more information please feel free to contact Bev Hill at (734) 426- 4767. Lets’ celebrate this 100th anniversary together next year!!!

​Gordon Hall Days​Gordon Hall Days and the George Bedard concert have been canceled for 2020. Please join us next year -- June 25, 26 2021

Fall Dinner 2020

Our annual fall dinner held at Chelsea Hospital has been canceled for this year. We would like to thank the hospital and community for their past support.

Christmas at the mansion 2019 was a great success!

Thanks to all who participated! Winter Wonderland hosted almost 100 guests on Friday evening. There were over 600 folks during the day on Saturday to visit with Santa and build gingerbread houses. On Sunday we served two capacity seatings for tea with Katherine Dexter McCormick. And we had a good crowd with good sales at the Museum bazaar.

Fall Dinner 2019​Our September 21st fundraising dinner sponsored by St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Chelsea was well attended by many generous supporters of Gordon Hall and we earned over $37,000 . Our sincere thank you to Nancy Graebner, CEO and the staff of the hospital as well as the generous event sponsors, donors and attendees!

The Dexter Area Historical Society (DAHS) is a nonprofit organization in Dexter, Michigan, which supports the preservation of the history of the Dexter area. DAHS owns and operates two properties: the Dexter Area Museum and Gordon Hall.

The DAHS board meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the museum.

Dexter Museum​Located in the Village of Dexter, Michigan the Dexter Area Historical Museum serves as western Washtenaw County's link with history. The museum is housed in the former St. Andrew's United Church of Christ built in 1883. In addition to numerous artifacts, the museum contains a large display area, a genealogical library, a local history library and the Corner Gift Shop. The museum is open May - November on Friday and Saturday afternoons.The Dexter Heritage Guild is the fundraising group for the Musem. Museum and Heritage Guild information

Historic Gordon Hall Built in the 1840's Gordon Hall is owned and operated by the Dexter Area Historical Society. The society puts on events at Gordon Hall throughout the year to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the building. The venue may also be rented for weddings and other events. ​Gordon Hall history and event scheduling

Locations

Museum3443 Inverness Street Dexter, MI 48130

Gordon Hall8311 Island Lake RoadDexter, MI 48130

​Museum Hours

May through NovemberFriday and Saturday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM​Gordon Hall is open during special events and by appointment only.

Preserve our history and inspire our community to connect the past with the future